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Rent Increase Guidelines 2025 in Ontario: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know
What Are the 2025 Rent Increase Guidelines in Ontario?
The annual rent increase guideline Ontario 2025 will be at 2.5%.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs publishes the guidelines, and the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used for the calculations.
Examples Of Rent Increase Calculations According to the Rent Increase Guideline
Tenant's monthly rent: $2,000.0
2.5% increase: $50.0
New rent: $2,050.0
Important Legal Information
- The rent increase is not mandatory by the landlord, not is it automatic.
- The landlord or the property manager must provide an N1 Form Notice of Rent Increase Ontario.
- They must also give the tenants at least 90 days written notice before the rent is actually increased.
- The guidelines apply to nearly all private residential rental units covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) of 2006.
- Some properties and circumstances are not subject to the rent control laws, which include rental buildings or apartments that are occupied for the first time after November 15, 2018.
- The guideline does not apply to particular types of rental properties, including:
- Commercial Properties
- Community Housing Units
- Long-Term Care Homes
- Vacant Residential Properties
- The Residential Tenancies Act applies to social housing, but there are different regulations regarding rent control and rent increase notices.
Check out our detailed blog to learn more about the Residential Ontario Rent Increase Guideline
Above Guideline Rent Increase Ontario 2025
Suppose property managers or landlords have started offering a new service or completed qualified repairs or modifications to a unit or complex. In that case, they can request increases above the guideline through the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
The rent increase can only rise by 3% above the rent increase guideline, i.e., 5.5% in 2025.
Examples Of Rent Increase Calculations Above the Rent Increase Guideline
Tenant's monthly rent: $2,000.0
2.5% + 3% = 5.5% increase: $110.0
New rent: $2,110.0
Important Legal Information
- The landlord or the property manager must provide an Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline Form N10
- They must also give the tenants at least 90 days written notice before the rent is increased.
- The rest of the rules are the same as according to the guidelines.
To learn more about Ontario’s residential rent increases, visit the Ontario government’s website.
Rent Increase Guideline (RIG) from 2018 to 2025
To know about Rent Increase BC, we have a detailed blog for you to check out.
| Year | Rent Increase Guideline (RIG) % |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.50% |
| 2024 | 2.50% |
| 2023 | 2.50% |
| 2022 | 1.20% |
| 2021 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 1.80% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Rent Increase Guidelines 2025 in Ontario
The annual rent increase guideline Ontario 2025 will be at 2.5%. The landlord or the property manager must provide an N1 Form Notice of Rent Increase Ontario, with at least 90 days written notice before the rent is actually increased.
Some properties and circumstances are not subject to the rent control laws, including rental buildings or apartments that are occupied for the first time after November 15, 2018. The guideline does not apply to particular types of rental properties, including Commercial Properties, Community Housing Units, Long-Term Care Homes, and Vacant Residential Properties.
Apply for an above-guideline rent increase in Ontario through the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). The tenant must receive Form N10 Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline 90 days before the rent is increased. The landlord or property manager can apply for an above-guideline rent increase if they offer a new service or complete qualified repairs or modifications to a unit or complex.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs publishes the guidelines, and the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used for the calculations.
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Marie lise levac
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